Disney's 1996 animated film based on Victor Hugo's novel. Directed by Kirk Wise and Gary Trousdale, produced by Don Hahn. Released worldwide on June 21, 1996, earning over $325 million. Sequel "The Hunchback of Notre Dame II" released in 2002
Mars was the god of war and agriculture in ancient Rome. Son of Jupiter and Juno, identified with Greek god Ares. Name derived from Etruscan Maris, possibly related to thunderer Perkwunos
Huguenots were French Protestants following Calvinist tradition. Term possibly derived from Swiss leader Besançon Hugues. By 1572, Huguenot population reached 10% of French population. By 1600, population declined to 7-8%
Signed in Augsburg on September 25, 1555 between Charles V and Schmalkaldic League. Ended religious struggle between Protestants and Catholics in Holy Roman Empire. Created principle "cuius regio, eius religio" for state religious unity. Allowed rulers to choose Lutheranism or Catholicism as official confession
War began in 1618 when Protestant Frederick V replaced Catholic Ferdinand II in Bohemia. Religious conflict between Protestants and Catholics weakened Holy Roman Empire. Imperial Diet's 1608 request for Catholic property restoration triggered conflict
Fortuna was the Roman goddess of fortune and luck, equivalent to Greek Tyche. Her name possibly derived from "Vortumna" meaning "she who revolves the year". First temple dedicated to Fortuna was built by Etruscan Servius Tullius. Temple dedication occurred on June 24, Midsummer's Day